2000s Trivia: 100+ Questions That All ’90s Babies Should Be Able To Answer
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Buckle up for a journey back to the vibrant era of the 2000s, where iconic moments, groundbreaking technology, and unforgettable pop culture await you. Prepare yourself for a blast from the past that'll spark some nostalgia.
Think you've got what it takes to be a true 2000s fan? This trivia quiz will put your knowledge to the test.
From the hottest trends in pop culture to the most memorable current events, this quiz is about separating casual fans from true experts. So, grab a refreshing beverage, gather your friends or family members, and check out this mind-boggling quiz that'll transport you straight back to the 2000s!
Get ready to have some serious fun while challenging your memory banks.
Sports Trivia From The 2000s
This trivia quiz will put your knowledge to the ultimate test. From the New England Patriots' unbeatable season to the awe-inspiring skills of the Barcelona Dream Team and the dominance of Tiger Woods in golf, we'll challenge your memory and sports expertise. So gather your fellow sports fanatics and let the games begin!
1. Question: Which baseball player scored the maximum number of home runs in the 2000s?
Answer: Alex Rodriguez.
2. Question: In which year did Swiss legend Roger Federer bag his first-ever Grand Slam title?
Answer: 2003.
3. Question: In the year 2001, which were the two major sporting events that were canceled?
Answer: PGA Tour andFIFA Club World Cup.
4. Question: In which year did the Twenty20 format in cricket first come into being?
Answer: 2003.
5. Question: In which year did Tiger Woods win his first open championship of the 2000s?
Answer: 2000.
6. Question: What was the world record that Usain Bolt set in 2009?
Answer: Running 109 yd (100 m) in 9.58 seconds.
7. Question: What was the year in which Michael Schumacher registered his world record amount of 13 wins in one season?
Answer: 2004.
8. Question: How many times did Ronnie O'Sullivan win the World Snooker Championship?
Answer: Seven.
9. Question: Who won Super Bowl XXXV in 2001?
Answer: Baltimore Ravens.
10. Question: Which country won the women's soccer World Cup in 2003?
Answer: Germany.
11. Question: Who won the Tour de France in 2005?
Answer: Lance Armstrong.
12. Question: Who won the Men's Singles title at Wimbledon in 2000?
Answer: Pete Sampras.
13. Question: In 2002, which country won the FIFA World Cup for the fifth time?
Answer: Brazil.
14. Question: Which country hosted the Summer Olympics in 2000?
Answer: Australia.
Trivia About Movies From The 2000s
This quiz is your ticket to prove your silver screen prowess. From the epic adventures of The Lord Of The Rings trilogy to the brooding brilliance of 'The Dark Knight' and the spine-tingling twists of 'The Sixth Sense', it will put your movie knowledge to the test.
So gather your fellow film fanatics, grab a cozy blanket, and prepare for a quiz night!
15. Question: Popular director Tim Burton directed which children's musical movie in 2005?
Answer: 'Charlie And The Chocolate Factory'.
16. Question: What was the name of the popular author after whom the lead character in the 2006 movie 'The Namesake' was christened?
Answer: Nikolai Gogol.
17. Question: Which movie had the highest box office collections in the 2000s?
Answer: 'Avatar'.
18. Question: What was the name of the film that won popular rapper Eminem, his first Oscarfor Best Original Song?
Answer: '8 Mile'.
19. Question: In the early 2000s, which movie became the first musical to earn a Best Picture nomination in a decade?
Answer: 'Moulin Rouge!'.
20. Question: In 2005, which actor won an Oscar for portraying the role of another Academy Award winner?
Answer: Cate Blanchett.
21. Question: In 2010, who became the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director?
Answer: Kathryn Bigelow.
22. Question: The now iconic line "Remember remember, the 5th of November" hails from which popular movie of this decade?
Answer: 'V For Vendetta'.
23. Question: What was the name of the first movie that was released in the MCU in 2008?
Answer: 'Iron Man'.
24. Question: Which popular female singer is the co-producer of the 2001 film 'The Princess Diaries'?
Answer: Whitney Houston.
25. Question: As of 2023, how many films are there in the Ice Age franchise that started in 2002?
Answer: Seven.
26. Question: In 'Mean Girls' what are the popular girls known as?
Answer: The Plastics.
27. Question: How many seasons of the TV show 'Friends' were aired during the 2000s?
Answer: All 10.
28. Question: Which actor played James Bond in the 2000s?
Answer: Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.
29. Question: Who played the character Captain Jack Sparrow in the first Pirates Of The Caribbean movie released in 2003?
Answer: Johnny Depp.
30. Question: Which actor directed and starred in the 2007 film 'Gone Baby Gone'?
Answer: Ben Affleck.
31. Question: Which Harry Potter film was released in 2001, marking the beginning of the film series?
Answer: 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
33. Question: What is the name of Harry Potter's best friend in the series?
Answer: Ron Weasley.
34. Question: Which actor portrayed the character of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series?
Answer: Emma Watson.
35. Question: What is the name of the main antagonist in the Harry Potter series, often referred to as He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named?
Answer: Lord Voldemort.
2000s TV Trivia
Join this fun trivia quiz and test your knowledge of this golden TV era. From hilarious moments to gripping drama, it'll challenge your expertise. Gather your friends, grab some snacks, and let the games begin! Get ready to impress everyone with your TV knowledge and also discover hidden gems.
40. Question: What was the profession of Zack and Cody's mother on the hit show 'The Suite Life Of Zack And Cody'?
Answer: Singer.
41. Question: In 2008, Paris Hilton starred in a reality show with her best friend Brittany Flickinger, in which they competed to become her new BFF. What was the title of the show?
Answer: 'Paris Hilton's British Best Friend'.
42. Question: Who played the leading role in the show, 'Lizzie McGuire'?
Answer: Hilary Duff.
43. Question: In the sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory', what was Sheldon Cooper's catchphrase?
Answer: "Bazinga!"
44. Question: Which popular TV series from the 2000s documents the life of Joe Exotic and his involvement in the exotic animal industry?
Answer: 'Tiger King'.
45. Question: The 2002 remake of 'Family Affair' starred which actor in the role of Uncle Bill Davis?
Answer: Gary Cole.
46. Question: 'Veronica Mars' was set in which fictional town?
Answer: Neptune.
47. Question: What is the title of the TV show that debuted in 2003 and featured a group of experts known as the 'Fab Five' who provided lifestyle makeovers?
Answer: 'Queer Eye'.
48. Question: Which actor played the main character in the film 'School Of Rock' released in 2003?
Answer: Jack Black.
50. Question: Which actress starred in the 2004 movie 'Mean Girls' in the 2000s?
Answer: Lindsay Lohan.
51. Question: Which popular medical drama TV series debuted in 2005 and is set in a fictional Seattle hospital?
Answer: 'Grey's Anatomy'.
2000s Music Trivia
Get ready to groove to the music of the 2000s! From Britney Spears to Coldplay, this trivia quiz will put your knowledge of the era to the test.
Join fellow music enthusiasts as you dive into the melodies that defined the decade. Gather your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and let's see if you can ace this trivia quiz. From lyrics to album covers, show off your music fandom and get ready for a fun-filled challenge.
52. Question: In which year did the 'King Of Pop', Michael Jackson, pass away?
Answer: 2009.
53. Question: File sharing service Napster was sued by which veteran rock band citing copyright infringement issues?
Answer: Metallica.
54. Question: Which popular song from the 2001 film 'Moulin Rouge!' featured Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Mya, and Lil' Kim?
Answer: Lady Marmalade.
55. Question: Which southern hip-hop duo found a feature in a song with Jay-Z?
Answer: UK.
56. Question: Which singer famously lip-synced during her performance on Saturday Night Live in 2004?
Answer: Ashlee Simpson.
57. Question: In the spoken word interlude of Britney Spears' single 'Oops!... I Did It Again', her boyfriend gets her a present from which popular '90s film?
Answer: 'Titanic'.
58. Question: Who was the titular Stan in Eminem's music video?
Answer: Devon Sawa.
59. Question: Which artist earned the distinction of being the best-selling musician in the 2000s?
Answer: Eminem.
60. Question: Which popular song by The Black Eyed Peas was released in 2003?
Answer: 'Hey Mama'.
61. Question: Which girl group released the hit single 'Don't Cha' in 2005?
Answer: Pussycat Dolls.
62. Question: 'Seven Nation Army' is a popular song by which American rock band?
Answer: The White Stripes.
63. Question: Who is the rapper known for hits like '99 Problems' and 'Empire State Of Mind'?
Answer: Jay Z.
64. Question: Which artist transitioned from being a member of NSYNC to having a successful solo career in the 2000s?
Answer: Justin Timberlake.
65. Question: Who was often referred to as the 'pop princess' of the 2000s?
Answer: Britney Spears.
66. Question: Who won the first season of the reality TV show 'American Idol' in 2002?
Answer: Kelly Clarkson.
67. Question: Which French electronic music duo achieved worldwide success with their hit song 'Get Lucky' in 2013?
Answer: Daft Punk.
68. Question: What multi-talented artist released the hit song 'Jenny From the Block' in 2002?
Answer: Jennifer Lopez.
69. Question: What was Beyoncé Knowles' solo debut album in 2003?
Answer: 'Dangerously In Love'.
70. Question: Which female R&B group, featuring Beyoncé Knowles, released their studio album, 'Destiny Fulfilled' in 2004?
Answer: Destiny's Child.
71. Question: What type of bands were NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and Westlife?
Answer: Boy bands.
72. Question: Which hit song by Rihanna featured Jay-Z and became a chart-topper in 2007?
Answer: 'Umbrella'.
73. Question: Which singer famously had a wardrobe malfunction during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004?
Answer: Janet Jackson.
74. Question: What band won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2001?
Answer: Shelby Lynne.
75. Question: Which artist won the Grammy award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2003 with his song 'Your Body Is A Wonderland'?
Answer: John Mayer.
Trivia About The 2000s World Events
Get ready to travel back in time and explore the world-changing events of the 2000s! From political milestones to scientific breakthroughs, this trivia quiz will test your knowledge of the decade's most significant moments. Gather your curious companions and get ready to expand your understanding of the world as you challenge your memory in this enlightening quiz.
76. Question: In which year did Apple release its first iPhone smartphone?
Answer: 2007.
77. Question: In May 2009, who was awarded the first woman Poet Laureate?
Answer: Carol Ann Duffy.
78. Question: Who did Barack Obama beat in the 2008 US Presidential Election Race to become the first African American president of the United States?
Answer: John McCain.
79 Question: Which book was the UK's best-selling novel in this decade?
Answer: 'The Da Vinci Code'.
80. Question: When was the first iPod released?
Answer: 2001.
81. Question: Who was the Prime Minister of Britain in 2007?
Answer: Gordon Brown.
82. Question: In 2005, which online video streaming platform was launched?
Answer: YouTube.
83. Question: When was the verb "to Google" added to the Oxford English Dictionary?
Answer: 2006.
84. Question: Which probe revealed the first images of Titan's surface in 2005?
Answer: The Huygens probe.
85. Question: In July 2000, who did Venus Williams beat to win the Grand Slam singles title?
Answer: Lindsay Davenport.
86. Question: Who was announced as the UN Messenger of Peace in 2008?
Answer: George Clooney.
87. Question: In which year did Kosovo declare its independence from Serbia?
Answer: 2008.
88. Question: Which country officially became a democracy in 2008?
Answer: Bhutan.
89. Question: Who became the first female Chancellor of Germany in 2005?
Answer: Angela Merkel.
90. Question: Who became the first recipient of the AbioCor artificial heart in 2001?
Answer: Robert Tools.
91. Question: Who was elected as the first female Speaker of the US Congress in 2007?
Answer: Nancy Pelosi.
92. Question: In which year did Hurricane Katrina devastate New Orleans and the Gulf Coast of the United States?
Answer: 2005.
93. Question: What was the name of the financial crisis that began in 2008?
Answer: The Global Financial Crisis.
94. Question: Which country became the first to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001?
Answer: The Netherlands.
95. Question: Which film won the 2009 Academy Award for Best Picture?
Answer: Slumdog Millionaire.
96. Question: Who was the President of the United States from 2001-2009?
Answer: George Bush.
97. Question: Which country was hit by a devastating earthquake in 2004?
Answer: Indonesia.
98. Question: Which country was hit by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, causing widespread damage and displacement?
Answer: The United States.
99. Question: Which actor, known for his roles in franchises like The Lord Of The Rings and The Pirates Of The Caribbean, won an Academy Award for Best Actor in 2003?
Answer: Orlando Bloom.
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